Tides Today & Tomorrow in Charleston, SC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Charleston, SC.
Next low tide : 9:43 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1m at 3:24 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665530
Common Questions About Tides

Charleston, SC Tides - Oct 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:355.31:076.26:540.67:491.17:137:04Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:405.32:146.27:570.68:551.17:147:03Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:505.33:236.39:030.69:590.97:157:02Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:005.54:326.410:090.511:010.77:157:00Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:085.75:366.511:140.311:590.47:166:59Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:106.16:336.712:150.17:176:58Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:066.47:256.712:520.11:12-0.17:186:56New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:576.78:146.61:420.02:06-0.27:186:55New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:476.89:016.52:30-0.12:58-0.17:196:54New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:366.89:476.23:15-0.13:470.07:206:53New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:236.710:325.93:590.14:350.37:206:51Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:096.411:175.64:410.45:220.67:216:50Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:556.25:230.76:100.97:226:49Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:035.412:435.96:071.07:001.27:236:48Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:535.11:335.76:541.37:531.47:236:46First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:455.02:255.67:471.58:471.57:246:45First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:385.03:175.68:421.59:381.57:256:44First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:325.04:105.69:381.510:281.47:266:43First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:265.15:015.610:331.411:151.27:266:42Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:195.35:505.811:261.211:591.07:276:41Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:075.66:345.912:151.07:286:40Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:515.87:155.912:400.81:010.87:296:38Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:316.17:545.91:210.61:460.67:306:37Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:106.38:325.92:000.42:310.57:306:36Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:486.49:125.82:410.23:150.57:316:35Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:286.59:535.73:220.14:010.57:326:34Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:126.510:395.54:060.14:480.57:336:33Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:016.511:325.44:520.25:390.67:346:32Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:576.45:430.36:350.87:356:31Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:325.31:006.36:410.47:370.87:356:30Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:405.32:076.27:450.58:410.87:366:29Third Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665530)

Common Questions About Charleston, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Charleston, SC today?

Slack tide in Charleston, SC is approximately 6:33 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Charleston, SC?

Charleston, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Charleston, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Charleston, SC?

Tide predictions for Charleston, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Charleston, SC?

Tide data for Charleston, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8665530. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8665530.

What is the moon phase in Charleston, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Charleston, SC is First Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Charleston, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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